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The Gambler

2014·Movie
1h 51min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic555.5Rotten Tomatoes43%31%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

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The Gambler fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The only way out is all in

Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
High-Stakes ThrillerPsychological DramaGambling & AddictionIntense Character StudyUrban Neo-NoirSelf-Destructive ProtagonistWitty DialogueGritty RealismExistential

Crew

Directed by:
Rupert Wyatt, Donald Sparks, Tracy Scott
Written by:
James Toback, William Monahan
Produced by:
Mark Wahlberg, Irwin Winkler, James Toback
Composed by:
Dan O'Connell, Ron Bartlett, Jon Brion

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Gambler

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gambler legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

The Gambler is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Gambler worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gambler rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Gambler?

1 h 51 min

The Gambler runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Gambler?

Critics49
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see The Gambler much the same way.

Was The Gambler a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$39 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Gambler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Gambler?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gambler in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Gambler use?

All Girls Want Bad BoysBorn in the Wrong CenturyCloset ShuffleFacial HorrorFaux Affably EvilThe Gambling AddictHope SpotThrowing the FightGratuitous ItalianLoan Shark

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Gambler, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, Born in the Wrong Century, Closet Shuffle.